The Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum is looking for ice artists to feature their work in Ice Fest at Eagle’s Nest, its first ice sculpture festival, to open in February 2019. “We are looking for all Ice Sculptors who would like to participate in this exhibit and showcase their talents,” said Jim Munson, the Vanderbilt’s operations...Read More

Denise Trezza of East Norwich, N.Y., won the raffle prize at the Vanderbilt Museum’s annual Tree Lighting event on November 24. Trezza took home a Vanderbilt family membership, $300 toward a family photo shoot with Zoot Shoot Photography, and a large, custom-made toy rocket filled with books and toys. The popular, free, community event, sponsored...Read More

Guided Tours Offered through December 30 The Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum’s holiday centerpiece is the mansion of William and Rosamond Vanderbilt, decorated each year by local designers and garden clubs. Their creative touch brings additional charm and magic to the spectacular, 24-room, Spanish-Revival house, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Visitors...Read More

Vanderbilt Workshops Continue through December Children in Pre-K through Grade 5 can learn, create and have fun in late-fall workshops offered by the Learning Center at the Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum. Sponsored by Northwell Health. The Center is located on the Museum grounds at 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport, NY 11721. Parents can sign up for sessions...Read More

Free Community Event on Saturday, November 24 Many Other Late Fall Events and Programs Every year on the Saturday after Thanksgiving, the Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum invites everyone to kick off the holiday season at its free Tree Lighting event. Also on the November-December calendar are guided tours of the decorated Vanderbilt Mansion, children’s workshops,...Read More